National Healthcare Directory Attestation and Verification
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National Healthcare Directory Attestation and Verification, published by HL7 Patient Administration Working Group. This is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.0.0-ballot). This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/fhir-directory-attestation/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

## Resource Profile: NatDir Practitioner

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-attestation/StructureDefinition/NatlDirAttest-Practitioner | Version: 1.0.0-ballot
Active as of 2022-12-08 | Computable Name: NatlDirAttestPractitioner

Practitioner is a person who is directly or indirectly involved in the provisioning of healthcare.

Usage:

- Examples for this Resource Profile: Practitioner/PractitionerJoeSmith

### Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

- Differential Table
- Key Elements Table
- Snapshot Table
- Statistics/References
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This structure is derived from NatlDirExPractitioner

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | NatlDirExPractitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Documentation for this format

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | NatlDirExPractitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
rating |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Rating URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/rating
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
identifier:All Slices |  |  |  | Content/Rules for all slices
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system | S Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | S Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
assigner | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:NPI | S Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Required Pattern: At least the following
system |  | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
active | Σ | 1..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use Required Pattern: true
name | S Σ | 1..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text | S Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
qualification | S | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
practitioner-qualification |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Practitioner Qualification URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/practitioner-qualification
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: Individual Specialties, Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates Value Set (extensible)
issuer | S | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse
Practitioner.qualification.code | extensible | IndividualSpecialtyAndDegreeLicenseCertificateVS

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | NatlDirExPractitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
versionId | Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier
lastUpdated | Σ | 1..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed
source | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identifies where the resource comes from
profile | Σ | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to
security | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
tag | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tags applied to this resource Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
rating |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Rating URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/rating
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
identifier:All Slices |  |  |  | Content/Rules for all slices
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system | S Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | S Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:NPI | S Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Required Pattern: At least the following
id |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
use |  | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier
system |  | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value |  | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active | Σ | 1..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use Required Pattern: true
name | S Σ | 1..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text | S Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given | Σ | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when name was/is in use
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
contactpoint-availabletime |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Contactpoint Availabletime URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/contactpoint-availabletime
via-intermediary |  | 0..* | Reference(National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange PractitionerRole | National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange OrganizationAffiliation | National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange Location | National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange Organization) | Via Intermediary URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/via-intermediary
system | Σ C | 0..1 | code | phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value | Σ | 0..1 | string | The actual contact point details
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address | Σ | 0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
geolocation |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | The absolute geographic location URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/geolocation
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type | Σ | 0..1 | code | postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line | Σ | 0..* | string | Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city | Σ | 0..1 | string | Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district | Σ | 0..1 | string | District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state | Σ | 0..1 | string | Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode | Σ | 0..1 | string | Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country | Σ | 0..1 | string | Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification | S | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
practitioner-qualification |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Practitioner Qualification URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/practitioner-qualification
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: Individual Specialties, Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates Value Set (extensible)
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer | S | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
communication-proficiency |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Communication Proficiency URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/communication-proficiency Binding: Language Proficiency Value Set (required)
coding | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.meta.security | extensible | All Security Labels
Practitioner.meta.tag | example | CommonTags
Practitioner.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codes
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse
Practitioner.telecom.system | required | ContactPointSystem
Practitioner.telecom.use | required | ContactPointUse
Practitioner.address.use | required | AddressUse
Practitioner.address.type | required | AddressType
Practitioner.gender | required | AdministrativeGender
Practitioner.qualification.code | extensible | IndividualSpecialtyAndDegreeLicenseCertificateVS
Practitioner.communication | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding

This structure is derived from NatlDirExPractitioner

Summary

Differential View

This structure is derived from NatlDirExPractitioner

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | NatlDirExPractitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | NatlDirExPractitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
rating |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Rating URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/rating
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
identifier:All Slices |  |  |  | Content/Rules for all slices
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
system | S Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | S Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
assigner | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:NPI | S Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Required Pattern: At least the following
system |  | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
active | Σ | 1..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use Required Pattern: true
name | S Σ | 1..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text | S Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
qualification | S | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
practitioner-qualification |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Practitioner Qualification URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/practitioner-qualification
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: Individual Specialties, Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates Value Set (extensible)
issuer | S | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse
Practitioner.qualification.code | extensible | IndividualSpecialtyAndDegreeLicenseCertificateVS

Snapshot View

Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Practitioner |  | 0..* | NatlDirExPractitioner | A person with a formal responsibility in the provisioning of healthcare or related services
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
versionId | Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier
lastUpdated | Σ | 1..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed
source | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identifies where the resource comes from
profile | Σ | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to
security | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
tag | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tags applied to this resource Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
rating |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Rating URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/rating
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored
Slices for identifier | S Σ | 1..* | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Slice: Unordered, Open by pattern:$this
identifier:All Slices |  |  |  | Content/Rules for all slices
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
system | S Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
value | S Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Example General: 123456
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner | S Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
identifier:NPI | S Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | An identifier for the person as this agent Required Pattern: At least the following
id |  | 0..1 | id | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations
use |  | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
type |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier
system |  | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Fixed Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/sid/us-npi
value |  | 0..1 | string | The value that is unique
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use
assigner |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that issued id (may be just text)
active | Σ | 1..1 | boolean | Whether this practitioner's record is in active use Required Pattern: true
name | S Σ | 1..* | HumanName | The name(s) associated with the practitioner
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | nickname | anonymous | old | maiden Binding: NameUse (required): The use of a human name.
text | S Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the full name
family | S Σ | 1..1 | string | Family name (often called 'Surname')
given | Σ | 0..* | string | Given names (not always 'first'). Includes middle names This repeating element order: Given Names appear in the correct order for presenting the name
prefix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come before the name This repeating element order: Prefixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
suffix | Σ | 0..* | string | Parts that come after the name This repeating element order: Suffixes appear in the correct order for presenting the name
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when name was/is in use
telecom | Σ | 0..* | ContactPoint | A contact detail for the practitioner (that apply to all roles)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
contactpoint-availabletime |  | 0..* | (Complex) | Contactpoint Availabletime URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/contactpoint-availabletime
via-intermediary |  | 0..* | Reference(National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange PractitionerRole | National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange OrganizationAffiliation | National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange Location | National Directory Endpoint Qry Exchange Organization) | Via Intermediary URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/via-intermediary
system | Σ C | 0..1 | code | phone | fax | email | pager | url | sms | other Binding: ContactPointSystem (required): Telecommunications form for contact point.
value | Σ | 0..1 | string | The actual contact point details
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | home | work | temp | old | mobile - purpose of this contact point Binding: ContactPointUse (required): Use of contact point.
rank | Σ | 0..1 | positiveInt | Specify preferred order of use (1 = highest)
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when the contact point was/is in use
address | Σ | 0..* | Address | Address(es) of the practitioner that are not role specific (typically home address)
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
geolocation |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | The absolute geographic location URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/geolocation
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address. Example General: home
type | Σ | 0..1 | code | postal | physical | both Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal). Example General: both
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Text representation of the address Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
line | Σ | 0..* | string | Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc. This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
city | Σ | 0..1 | string | Name of city, town etc. Example General: Erewhon
district | Σ | 0..1 | string | District name (aka county) Example General: Madison
state | Σ | 0..1 | string | Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
postalCode | Σ | 0..1 | string | Postal code for area Example General: 9132
country | Σ | 0..1 | string | Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when address was/is in use Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
gender | Σ | 0..1 | code | male | female | other | unknown Binding: AdministrativeGender (required): The gender of a person used for administrative purposes.
birthDate | Σ | 0..1 | date | The date on which the practitioner was born
photo |  | 0..* | Attachment | Image of the person
qualification | S | 0..* | BackboneElement | Certification, licenses, or training pertaining to the provision of care
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
practitioner-qualification |  | 0..1 | (Complex) | Practitioner Qualification URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/practitioner-qualification
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | An identifier for this qualification for the practitioner
code |  | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Coded representation of the qualification Binding: Individual Specialties, Degrees, Licenses, and Certificates Value Set (extensible)
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period during which the qualification is valid
issuer | S | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Organization that regulates and issues the qualification
communication |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | A language the practitioner can use in patient communication Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
communication-proficiency |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Communication Proficiency URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/directory-query/StructureDefinition/communication-proficiency Binding: Language Proficiency Value Set (required)
coding | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Code defined by a terminology system
text | Σ | 0..1 | string | Plain text representation of the concept
Documentation for this format

#### Terminology Bindings

Path | Conformance | ValueSet
Practitioner.meta.security | extensible | All Security Labels
Practitioner.meta.tag | example | CommonTags
Practitioner.language | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding
Practitioner.identifier.use | required | IdentifierUse
Practitioner.identifier.type | extensible | Identifier Type Codes
Practitioner.name.use | required | NameUse
Practitioner.telecom.system | required | ContactPointSystem
Practitioner.telecom.use | required | ContactPointUse
Practitioner.address.use | required | AddressUse
Practitioner.address.type | required | AddressType
Practitioner.gender | required | AdministrativeGender
Practitioner.qualification.code | extensible | IndividualSpecialtyAndDegreeLicenseCertificateVS
Practitioner.communication | preferred | CommonLanguages
Additional Bindings | Purpose
AllLanguages | Max Binding

This structure is derived from NatlDirExPractitioner

Summary

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron